You can find home remedies for warts by the dozens with a quick internet search but, as with much of the info found on the 'net, effectiveness may vary. I love to stock my medicine cabinet with natural remedies, but not when they waste my time and money. Here are my tried and true ways to remove warts naturally plus the three-step process that has gotten me the most bang for my buck over time. I noticed hot pink duct tape covering the fingertips of a little girl recently, and it … [Read more...]
About Katie Kimball @ Kitchen Stewardship
Katie Kimball, CSME is a trusted educator and author of 8 real food cookbooks. She is passionate about researching natural remedies and making healthy cooking easier for busy families. She’s been featured on media outlets like ABC, NBC and First for Women magazine as well as contributing regularly on the FOX Network.
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Over the last 10 years, Katie has spoken prolifically at conferences, online summits and podcasts and become a trusted authority and advocate for children’s health.
Busy moms look to this certified educator for honest, in-depth natural product reviews and thorough research. She often partners with health experts and medical practitioners to deliver the most current information to the Kitchen Stewardship community.
In 2016 she created the #1 bestselling online kids cooking course, Kids Cook Real Food, helping thousands of families around the world learn to cook.
A mom of 4 kids from Michigan, she is a Certified Stress Mastery Educator and member of the American Institute of Stress.
How to Use Microfiber Cloths for Cleaning
I've used microfiber cloths for cleaning even before they were cool, but I'm starting to struggle with them and can't really recommend them anymore because microfibers are made of plastic and will never biodegrade. I'm still using the ones I have but trying not to wear them out by washing less and other tricks. There are just some tasks other cloths can't do! As I learned when I explored the best cloth diapers, however, you can kill the absorbency of microfiber, so let's learn how to clean … [Read more...]
Cooking a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot {Plus Shredded Chicken!}
Even for people who are squeamish about raw chicken, cooking chicken in the Instant Pot is so simple and must become part of your routine. Over at Kids Cook Real Food, we even have a video showing kids how to make shredded barbecue chicken in the Instant Pot as part of our Instant Pot Thematic SkillLab, and they never have to touch the chicken. It's awesome. How to Cook a Whole Chicken in the Instant Pot Back when I was switching to real food, I realized that organic chicken breasts … [Read more...]
Perfect Hard Boiled Eggs in the Instant Pot {Easy Peel!}
Easy-peel hard-boiled eggs have been something I sought after for many years. I tried so many methods, but once I tried hard-boiled eggs in the Instant Pot, I knew there was no going back. Perfect easy-peel eggs every time - no tricks necessary! The Quest for Easy Peel Eggs Easy-peel eggs - at one point in time, I thought they were surely a myth. Since I'm always on the hunt for the best time-saving methods that actually work (and don't kill the budget), I scoured the internet, found, and … [Read more...]
Sorghum Syrup: A Sweetener with Actual Nutritional Value!
Sorghum syrup, also known as sorghum molasses, has been used as a healthy sweetener for centuries. Sorghum molasses is actually a misnomer because sorghum is different from molasses, but they have a similar taste profile. Keep reading to learn the health benefits of sorghum syrup, how to substitute sorghum syrup, and more! Did you know that Sorghum is the fifth most popular crop worldwide?1 I had no idea! I saw a list recently of sweeteners humans consumed 100 years ago. It was about … [Read more...]
Cooking Squash in the Instant Pot (Meal Prep Made Easy!)
Cooking squash in the Instant Pot saves time, keeps the kitchen cool during the hot summer months, and is a quick and easy way to meal prep! Plus, it's one of the best ways to cook squash to prepare for freezing. It's right about the beginning of summer, where I start to run out of my homemade squash in the freezer that I have stored away from the previous fall. That means making our favorite grain-free keto vegetable pancakes or low carb spaghetti squash lasagna for dinner isn't so … [Read more...]
Is Real Maple Syrup Healthy? Maple Syrup Nutrition and Uses
Maple syrup has been a healthy sweetener for centuries. Find out how maple syrup is made, maple syrup nutrition, and how to use maple syrup. I once put my pure Michigan maple syrup right next to my in-laws' sugar-free (taste-free?) maple "syrup" in the fridge and reflected on how people try so very, very hard to find a "healthy" alternative to sweets. Seriously, we seek health in man-made "food" and then we question why our waistlines are expanding? This usually means something … [Read more...]
The Instant Pot Accessories You Actually Need – And a Few You Don’t!
Everyone says the Instant Pot can save you time and money. Sometimes it seems like it might get you to the moon, it's so amazing! One thing I know I love about it is that it's not a one-hit-wonder. In other words, it's not one of those items that take up a lot of space in your cupboard and can only do one thing. However, it IS a big item. It does take up some space in your cupboard, and when you start learning how to use the Instant Pot and get into Instant Pot culture (yep, that's totally … [Read more...]
Is Antibacterial Soap More Effective than Regular Soap? The Dangers of Antibacterial Soap
I've been passionate about healthy, non-toxic soap for YEARS. It's so important to use regular soap vs. non-antibacterial soap. Remember Triclosan, the active ingredient in antibacterial soap? Well it was banned from soap in 2016, but that's not the end of the story on antibacterial products!1,2 Triclosan may have been banned from soaps, but something is replacing it as the active ingredient in antibacterial products. Is antibacterial soap even more effective than normal soap or can we … [Read more...]
Homemade Electrolyte Drink Recipe (Stevia or Honey Sweetened)
When athletes are working out, they're losing sweat and expending energy. The purpose of a "sports drink" is to replace that liquid as well as other necessary electrolytes and carbs to keep the athlete's energy up as they continue to exert themselves (or recover). Even just being out in the heat can lead to dehydration, heat exhaustion, and heatstroke if you aren't careful to replenish fluids and electrolytes. So often, these premade drinks they reach for are full of added ingredients, … [Read more...]
Paleovalley Meat Stick Review – the Perfect, Shelf-Stable, Kid-Friendly, Paleo Snack!
A couple of months ago I was lathering on the sunscreen for our updated testing and testing it in the Hawai'i sunshine…. I was also stocking up on road trip snacks and planning trips for spring break... We all know how spring break turned out this year. Funny how everything has changed, especially when it comes to scheduling. Both in my business life and my personal one. But some needs stay the same, and shelf-stable snacks are definitely one of those needs. These are great to have at home … [Read more...]
How to Cook Side Pork so it Tastes Like Bacon
When you buy a half a pig, your dreams are filled with bacon. Lots and lots of bacon. My kids are head over heels in love with bacon and would eat two pounds a day if I'd let them. So buying half a pig seemed like a great way to have a family supply of bacon for many months. Buying pork in bulk also means you have a lot of choices to make on what cuts you want. There's a category where I was able to choose either bacon or fresh side pork. I was doing some research on this particular … [Read more...]
How to Go Paraben Free – And What to Use Instead
Parabens. You may have heard the word bantered about, but are parabens bad? Just what are those nasty little buggers anyway? Should you go paraben free? Parabens are a class of chemicals commonly used as preservatives in cosmetics and personal care products. They help to inhibit the growth of bacteria, yeasts, and mold, giving products a longer shelf life. That alone sounds fine and dandy, but unfortunately, there is a dark side to these antimicrobial chemicals. We have an entire post … [Read more...]
30-Second Homemade All-Purpose Kitchen Cleaner Recipe (Clean Hardwood Floors Naturally!)
I'm really not a big DIY person. Yes, I make all my food homemade and from scratch. Well, almost. But I've never gotten into greasing up my pots with beeswax and coconut oil to make homemade lotion bars or figuring out much beyond this simple homemade deodorant, which honestly I don't really bother with anymore. I just felt like it was too overwhelming. Ironically, I've always made homemade cleaners but I think it's because that's literally a 30-60 second task. RELATED: Don't let … [Read more...]
5 Ways to Sanitize Cell Phones Naturally
When I asked readers what post they wanted to see during quarantine, "how to sanitize your cell phone naturally" got the most votes! (Not to mention that we should all be cleaning our phones regularly all the time.) I did some research, found great ideas in my own natural alternatives to bleach post, tested out some options, and here we go! We touch our phones an average of 2,617 times a day and our face 23 times an hour (per DScout and PubMed). Although some will say that EMFs, WiFi, and … [Read more...]
9 Simple, Frugal, At-Home Detox Strategies
There's plenty we can do from the comfort of our own homes to help our body detox. These at-home detoxes are easy to implement into our regular routines. Try picking one to start with and go from there. It is important to keep your body healthy and if you're reading this you probably already prioritize healthy and non-toxic choices at home. However, none of us are perfect and we don't live in bubbles. You aren't able to control the food that is served to you at a friend's house, the air … [Read more...]
Dilly Cream of Potato Vegetable Soup Recipe Framework
My kids are hit and miss on soup lately, much to my chagrin since I like to serve soup 3-4 times a week in the fall and winter and even often in the summer, like this Sausage Bean and Greens Soup. I count my blessings that all three of them seem to love this creamy veggie soup every single time, and the fact that it's one of my favorite meals since childhood AND super duper easy doesn't hurt my feelings at all. The Monday Mission this week was to memorize a recipe so you can cook "by … [Read more...]
Benefits of Air Purifiers – Why and How to Clean Your Indoor Air
Organic food is more expensive. Homemade meals take more time. Filtered water costs far more than free from the tap. And buying stainless steel containers to avoid plastic is undoubtedly a significant upfront cost. But, when it comes to our families, many of us are willing to sacrifice the extra time and money in the name of health. Here's the problem. A lot of us miss the one thing that surrounds us 24/7 - the air in our homes. And really, if our home's air is making us sick, … [Read more...]
Is Hydrogen Peroxide a Disinfectant?
Hydrogen peroxide is cost-effective, widely available, and promoted by many as an effective disinfectant. Along with baking soda and vinegar, it's one of my three favorite natural green cleaners. I've counted on it for years! Imagine my surprise when I received an email asking me to rescind my information about the hydrogen peroxide/vinegar duo for sanitizing countertops. I was heartbroken at the thought of having to rescind/delete one of my favorite posts on natural kitchen cleaners, one … [Read more...]
How to Plant Tomatoes: 8 Things I Put in the Tomato Planting Hole
Gardening is a great way to have access to fresh food all summer long and I think tomatoes are essential in every garden! While they grow without much hassle, there are a couple of tips that will help you get the most fruit possible off of every plant and it all starts with learning how to plant tomatoes the right way. These tips are so easy they fit perfectly with my lazy gardening ideals! I'm no master gardener, but I am a perfectionist and very thorough in my research when I decide to … [Read more...]
